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SOPA is not fundamental public policy: NSW Supreme Court confirms the narrow scope of the public policy exception to enforcement of arbitral awards
In Qube Re Services (No 2) Pty Limited v Martinus Rail Pty Ltd [2026] NSWSC 717, the Supreme Court of New South Wales enforced partial arbitral…
From Arbitral Award to Asset Recovery: Dwelling on Drafting Gaps in Cross-Border M&A
International arbitral awards under the New York Convention framework routinely achieve prompt legal recognition. However, the subsequent asset…
First Circuit affirms denial of motion to compel arbitration, holding that credit card company waived its right to arbitrate by refusing to pay filing fees in prior arbitration
The First Circuit recently affirmed the denial of a motion to stay litigation and compel arbitration, holding that a credit card company waived its…
Scrutiny from regulators outside Japan: Challenges for Japanese companies - Episode 17: Third-Party Committees - ‘own goal’ no. 1
Japanese companies often establish a Third-Party Committee (TPC) to investigate allegations of misconduct in Japan. The TPC comprises at least three…
Performance bonds: TCC confirms the high threshold for restraining bond calls
In TTSJV WLL and others v Bapco Refining BSC [2026] EWHC 2047 (TCC), the TCC confirmed that, absent fraud, a party seeking to restrain a call on an…
贸仲紧急仲裁裁决境外执行遇阻 ——新加坡[2026] SGHC 186号判决评析及实务启示
近日，新加坡高等法院的[2026] SGHC 186号判决中，法官以中国法下紧急仲裁员不享有作出保全措施的法定权力、且当事人之间不存在明确约定为由…
SC: Section 37 Appeal Cannot Be Remitted To Arbitral Tribunal For Adjudication Under Section 17
The Hon’ble Supreme Court has, Union of India & Ors. V. Hariom Projects Pvt. Ltd. (2026 INSC 1044), clarified the position of law on the interplay…
NYSBA’s Arbitration Training: A Valuable New Tool for Arbitrators and Counsel
On July 17-19, 2023, the New York State Bar Association held its 11th annual arbitration training program, co-sponsored by Cardozo Law School and…
Enforcing Third-Party Subpoenas in Arbitration: Supreme Court of Western Australia Rejects Oppression and Discovery Objections
The intersection of private commercial arbitration and judicial intervention frequently generates procedural friction, particularly concerning the…
East & Concord Partners Secures Favourable Award for Chinese Insurer in International Aviation and Aerospace Reinsurance Arbitration
The case arose from cross-border reinsurance arrangements involving global aviation, aerospace and energy risks. The transaction structure reflected…
Coventry & Warwickshire Development Partnership LLP v Avison Young (UK) Ltd
Avison resisted an application for summary enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision which awarded just under £9 million. Amongst the arguments put…
Case Update: New SICC Decision on Recoverability of Third-Party Funding Costs
Third-party funding (“TPF”) in Singapore was historically restricted by virtue of common law prohibitions against maintenance and champerty. In 2017…
第三者資金提供に係る費用の回収可能性に関する2026年シンガポール国際商事裁判所判決
シンガポールでは、第三者資金提供（Third-Party Funding。以下「TPF」という。）は、歴史的に、訴訟幇助（maintenance）及び利益分配特約付訴訟援助（champerty）を禁止するコモン・ロー上…
Liability Boundaries of Share Redemption in Commercial Arbitration
An arbitration case concerning a foreign-related share redemption dispute, jointly handled by partners Wang Yupeng and Yang Yingzhi from the Beijing…
English court willing to grant injunctive relief if emergency arbitrator cannot act in time: emergency powers under the Arbitration Act 1996
In TTSJV v BapCo (2026), BapCo engaged TTSJV under an EPC Contract to design, engineer, procure, construct, test and complete a modernisation…
International Arbitration Focus - Sector-Specific Arbitration Insight
Welcome to the second Reed Smith International Arbitration newsletter of 2026. Five years ago, in our opening newsletter of 2021 that was dedicated…
Setting new standard for arbitration appeals: Supreme Court to hear standard of review appeals of arbitral awards
On September 24, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) granted leave to appeal the Court of Appeal for British Columbia’s (BCCA) ruling in…
When is a Party “Otherwise Unable to Present Its Case” Under the New York Convention?
Article V(1)(b) of the New York Convention permits a court to refuse recognition and enforcement of an arbitral award where the party against whom…
International Trade Law in Vietnam: 12 Decisions for Managing Import and Export Risks
For an overseas business selling goods to Vietnam, international trade law in Vietnam affects whether its sales plan can work…
Inside HKIAC: 2025 Arbitration Trends and What Comes Next
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) registered 582 new cases in 2025, representing $16.2 billion in dispute…
Do I have to try mediation before making a family court application?
Family mediation is often one of the first options separating couples consider when resolving disputes about their children or Finances. In this…
[PODCAST] Strait of Hormuz Energy Disputes: Using Mediation and Arbitration to Navigate Force Majeure and Contract Risk
In this Episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Karen Brown Willcutts (Former), FCIArb, Hugh E. Hackney, Esq., and Zela "Zee" G. Claiborne…
UAE joins the Singapore Convention: Strengthening cross-border enforcement for mediated settlements
The UAE's accession to the Singapore Convention will introduce a framework for the recognition and enforcement of qualifying international commercial…
A decade of DACH: The SCC publishes new report on disputes involving German, Austrian and Swiss parties
A new report from the SCC examines a decade of disputes involving parties from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the 'DACH' region. The first in a…
A time to suit: lessons from The Taikoo Brilliance on carrier’s liabilities and deck cargo
In an important decision on the interpretation of the Hague-Visby Rules, the Court of Appeal has held that: (1) ‘suit’ for the purposes of Article…
Case update: Candida Trustee Company Ltd v Teak Construction Group Ltd (in liq)
A recent High Court decision provides useful guidance as to claimants’ entitlements to information about defendants’ liability insurance policies, to…
Keeping up with the machines: how arbitral institutions are responding to AI (Part 2)
The first article in this series examined the rules of several leading arbitral institutions - the LCIA, the ICC, the SIAC and UNCITRAL - noting that…
Silence Is Not a Grant of Power: Emergency Arbitrators in China-Seated Arbitrations
In Zhejiang Crystal-Optech Co Ltd v Moveon Technologies Pte Ltd [2026] SGHC 186, the General Division of the High Court of Singapore (High Court) set…
Amazon asks SCOTUS for More Guidance on Delivery Workers’ Federal Arbitration Act Sec. 1 Exemption
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon consider hearing a case that could have a major impact on determining how and when delivery drivers are eligible for…
Non-signatories and Arbitration Agreements under Thai Law
Arbitration under Thai law rests on consent. Section 11 of the Arbitration Act B.E. 2545 (2002) requires an arbitration agreement to be in writing…